The APICS Educational and Research (E&R) Foundation, the research arm of APICS {The American Production and Inventory Control Society} sponsors the annualDonald W. Fogarty International Student Paper Competition.
See URL:http://www.apics.org/E&R/default.asp
The Donald W. Fogarty International Student Paper Competition actively encourages the professional development of students interested in the field of resource management. Full-time or part-time undergraduate and graduate students submit original, relevant, and timely research papers on topics related to the field of resource management.
Participants must submit papers to their local APICS. Chapter.SAMPLE TOPICS
Papers may be written on any resource management topic, including:Inventory management
Just-in-Time
Logistics
Manufacturing processes
Master planning
Material and capacity requirements planning
Production activity (shop floor) control
Systems and technologies
Supply chain management.
Cash Awards and Recognition.
Winners receive cash awards and are featured on the APICS Web site and in APICS-The Performance Advantage, a magazine with more than 70,000 resource management readers. Cash awards are presented at two levels (region and Society) for the best research papers.
Regional Level Society Level
1st Place $250 $15002nd Place $200 $1000
3rd Place $100 $ 750
About the APICS Educational and Research Foundation
The APICS Educational and Research (E&R) Foundation, the research arm of APICS, builds bridges between practitioners and academicians by providing the nationís premier forum for resource management research, educational programs, and curriculum development. The foundationís commitment to real-world solutions inspires a keen focus on current and future resource management issues. The primary purpose of the APICS Educational and Research Foundation is to foster education and development in the field of resource management. By building working relationships between industry practitioners and academicians, the foundation is able to promote applied research on significant real-world industry issues. Subjects include supply chain management, curriculum development, information management, performance benchmarks, and process improvement throughout organizations and are addressed through a range of research vehicles. This interaction and exchange of ideas and information lead to new models, applications, theories, and processes, all of which benefit the resource management industry and continually add to the APICS body of knowledge.Research efforts offer a glimpse into the future of the industry, new applications of existing theory, and case studies of specific successes and failures. Real-world outcomes of this forward-thinking research provide sound models for organization growth, stimulate organizations to improve processes, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce production costs.
The foundation publishes results from practitioner-friendly applied research in subject areas including:
Supply Chain Management
Improving Supply Chain Performance
Performance Measures
Curriculum Development
Integrating Manufacturing And Marketing Functions
Supervising Information Throughout an Organization.
The foundation's educational programs also promote cross-functional practices and emphasize information exchange among business functions. A computer simulation course, Run the Business, offers attendees the opportunity to experience the impact their decisions would make throughout a business model. And the Summer Academic/Practitioner Workshop brings together the best minds from industry and academia to pursue the continued expansion of the APICS body of knowledge. Future DirectionThe APICS Educational and Research Foundation will continue to nurture growth and improvement in the APICS body of knowledge and the resource management industry by sponsoring new cross-functional applied research, with topics including interface issues among supply chain management, operations and accounting, logistics, engineering, design, purchasing, and marketing.
In considering the importance of research and advancement in the resource management industry, it is essential to remember that many of todayís most widely used ideas were first explored by the Educational and Research Foundation, including
Constraints Management
Supply Chain Management
Just-In-Time
Manufacturing Resource Planning
Spanish Translations Of APICS Materials.
APICS Educational and Research Foundation, Inc. Donald W. Fogarty International Student Paper Competition
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Attention Students:
For a full understanding of the competition requirements, please read the instructions for submissions in its entirety BEFORE you begin.
I. ELIGIBILITY
An eligible paper must be:The original work of one or more authors who submit a single paper to one local APICS chapter.
Relevant only to the field of resource management.
Written at any time during the school year and/or developed as part of normal class assignments.
Of no required length, but papers typically range between 10 and 20 pages.
Written in English and conform to style guidelines required by the author's institution.
Theses or dissertations are not eligible for submission.
II. PAPER CLASSIFICATIONS
Papers are evaluated in two classifications, based on the author’s education level as of May 15 of the academic year.
Graduate, a full- or part-time graduate student according to the requirements of the institution in which he or she is enrolled and enrolled in post-baccalaureate course work.
Undergraduate, a full- or part-time undergraduarte student according to the requirements of the institution in which he or she is enrolled and not involved in graduate course work.
Guidelines for Multiple Authors
Papers may have more than one author. The graduate category takes precedence over the undergraduate category if two or more students not in the same classification co-author a submission.For example, a paper by two graduate students and an undergraduate student are submitted in the graduate category.III. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Students must submit the original, two hard copies, and an electronic copy of the manuscript to their local APICS chapter contact by May 15. Authors should ensure that each copy is an original off the printer and includes all of the pages.
All copies should include the completed Student Paper Submission Form as a cover, (pg. 4).
Permissions for copyrighted material used in the paper must be submitted with the paper.
IV. MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES
The manuscript must betyped in English
on 8 1&Mac218;2 “ x 11” paper
double-spaced throughout (including footnotes, quotations, etc.)
have margins of one inch or more at the top, bottom, and each side of each page.
A. Paper Style
1. Title Page (page 1)
On the first page of the manuscript include, ininitial capital and lowercase letters,the paper title
all authors’ name(s)
permanent address of contact author
telephone number of contact author
university affiliation
a short statement indicating the author’s present position, highest degree, and the institution granting that degree
the name of the supporting local APICS chapter
the author’s APICS membership ID number (if applicable)
the submission classification.
Example
John Smith
123 Elm Street
Boulder, CO 12345
(123) 456-7891
John Smith (B.B.A., Colorado State University) is currently a graduate student in Production Management at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.
Colorado Chapter
APICS ID #123456
Full-Time Graduate
No reference to the author’s name, institution, or APICS chapter/region affiliation should appear anywhere else in the paper.
2. Abstract Page (page 2)
Repeat the title and include an abstract of no more than 50 words.3. Manuscript Text
Begin the text on page 2, following the abstract.B. Headings
Use main headings to designate the major sections of the manuscript. Most papers have three or four main headings. Initial headings, such as INTRODUCTION, are unnecessary. Center main headings on the page in all capital letters.Examples
MAIN HEADING
Keep secondary headings flush to the left margin, capitalizing only the initial letters.Secondary HeadingThe paragraph (third-order) headings are typed with a standard paragraph indentation and capitalized initial letters. The paragraph heading should be underlined and followed by an em dash.
Secondary Heading
Paragraph Headings
C. Tables
Tables should be typed, double-spaced, and included in the body of the manuscript. At the top of each table page, center the word TABLE (capital letters) and the respective number (Arabic numerals) of the table. Center the table title directly under the table number, using initial capital and lowercase letters.Number the tables consecutively from the beginning to the end of the paper.D. Figures
The winning first-place papers usually are published in an APICS publication. When submitting graphs, charts, and other figures with the paper, use figures only where they contribute substantially to the reader’s understanding of the text.In preparing figures allow for a size reduction in spacing and lettering (as much as 50 percent).Submit original artwork for figures in the body of the manuscript and on a separate electronic file.Figures should be consecutively numbered with Arabic numerals. Present each figure with the word FIGURE and its respective number centered followed by a short, identifying title in capital and lowercase letters centered underneath.D. Bibliography
A list of references cited in the text, commonly known as a bibliography, must be included on separate pages at the end of the paper, numbered and alphabetized by authorsí last names. Center the word REFERENCES at the top of the page.The references must conform to the requirements of the author’s college or university. The style should be referenced under the REFERENCES title.E. Annotations
Cite the references throughout the text by enclosing the appropriate reference number(s) in parentheses.Example
Several studies (3, 7, 10) support this conclusion.Page numbers are included in the citation only to indicate the source of a direct quotation.Example
Adams has said that writing a book is a long and arduous task. (1, p. 3)Entries for books or periodicals should conform to the style of the author’s institution.F. Footnotes
Footnotes are not used for citing references.Rather, they should be used for parenthetical discussion of material that is pertinent to the textA general footnote relates to the table as a whole and is designated by the word Note followed by a colon.A specific footnote refers to a table, column, or individual item and is designated by a super-script lowercase letter (a, b, c, etc.) placed by the head of the table or the column to which it refers and corresponding to the footnote for each separate table.
The third type of footnote indicates the probability level of tests of significance. Asterisks correspond to the value in the table and the probability level noted at the foot of the table.
One asterisk is used for the lowest probability level, two for the next higher, and so on
(* p < .05, ** p < .01, etc.).
APICS The Performance Advantage
Article Submissions
APICS The Performance Advantageencourages readers to submit articles and article ideas for possible publication. To ensure that your article coincides with readers’ information needs and meets our publishing criteria, please review the author’s guidelines, feature article specifications, and editorial procedures
Editorial ContactsDouglas R. Kelly
Editor
Amy M. Azzam
Managing Editor
Author's Guidelines
Frequency of Publication: Monthly
Publishing Lead Time: Three months prior to publication date
Subjects of Particular Interest: Real-life applications/case studies of supply chain management, electronic commerce, scheduling, systems integration and data collection, inventory management, manufacturing technology, and integrated resource management.
Submission Procedure: Send diskettes containing manuscripts/outlines to Managing Editor, APICS—The Performance Advantage, 5301 Shawnee Rd., Alexandria, VA 22312 or e-mail manuscript/outlines to mailto:editorial@apicshq.org.
Feature Article Specifications
Outlines: We strongly encourage potential authors to first submit a query letter or outline that summarizes the article’s focus.
Length: Completed manuscripts should be no longer than 2,200 words, including supporting charts or graphs. (Range: 1,500?2,500 words)
Form: Submit articles on a PC-compatible disk, Microsoft Word for Windows, Rich Text Format, or an ASCII file; or transmit the article as a text-only file via e-mail to the address above. Include a hard copy via mail or fax. If electronic submission is not possible, submit a clean, double-spaced typed copy. Include
Cover Page: Include a cover page with your manuscript that includes your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, title, company, and a brief author's biography.
Summary Box: At the end of the article, include 5 or 6 bulleted statements that summarize the key points or highlights of your article. This box runs at the beginning of each article.
Implementation Strategies: Include how-to tips, pointers, and lists of resources to assist readers in implementing a similar system or application in their enterprise. Information on your personal situation would be well received.
Tone: Write in a personal, direct tone using the active voice. Include practical examples, where possible. However, do not use "I" or "we." Remember: you are writing to mid- to senior-level practitioners who want to read about specific applications and solutions.
Artwork: Inclusion of relevant artwork is encouraged. We will consider black-and-white or color photos, color slides, charts, graphs, and other artwork. If you want your artwork returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. ANY CHARTS OR GRAPHS SUBMITTED ON DISK MUST BE DEVELOPED IN MAC FORMAT, PREFERABLY USING ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR. PowerPoint slides cannot be accepted. However, IF YOU SUBMIT A CLEAN, LASER PRINT-OUT OF THE CHART OR GRAPH, APICS WILL REPRODUCE IT.
Project Management Journal
The Project Management Journalis the professional journal of the Project Management Institute. It is published quarterly and available to all members. PMJ publishes significant and useful articles dealing with the broad interests of the field of project management. It achieves an editorial balance among research, technique, theory, and practice. Articles submitted to the journal are double-blind reviewed. If you have an article that you would like to publish in the PMJ, submit the manuscript according to the
Note: The Project Management Journal is mailed to members and selected ibraries in printed form only. No part of the Journal is posted on the world wide web.
PMJ Author Guidelines.
Project Management Journal® Editorial Guidelines
URL: http://www.pmi.org/info/PIR_PMJournalGuidelines.asp
The mission of the Project Management Journal (PMJ) is to advance the state of the art of the knowledge of project/program management. PMJ is published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) as a forum to provide a voice for project management, thereby furthering the Institute's mission and objectives.PMJ seeks to publish significant and useful articles dealing with the broad interests of the field of project management; to achieve an editorial balance among philosophy, technique, theory, practice and commentary; to provide a forum for free discussion of project management problems, solutions, applications and opinions. Contributions are encouraged and may be in the form of articles or letters to the editor.PMJ neither approves nor disapproves, nor does it guarantee the validity or accuracy of any data, claim, opinion, or conclusion presented in either editorial content or advertisements.
Author Guidelines
By submitting a manuscript, the author certifies that it is not under simultaneous consideration by any other publication; that neither the manuscript nor any portion of it is copyrighted; and that it has not been published elsewhere. Exceptions must be noted at the time of submission. Accepted manuscripts become the property of PMI, which holds the copyright for materials that it publishes. Material published in PMJ may not be reprinted or published elsewhere, in whole or part, without written permission of PMI.
Submissions are refereed. Accepted manuscripts are subject to editorial changes made by the Editor. The author is solely responsible for all statements made in his or her work, including changes made by the editor. Submitted manuscripts are not returned to the author; however, reviewer comments will be furnished.
Style Guide
All manuscripts submitted for consideration should meet the following guidelines. Submit five copies of the manuscript on 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper, double spaced throughout, or you can send your manuscript via e-mail to Natasha.Pollard@pmi.org. All manuscripts must include an abstract of 100 words or less and three to four keywords. The title page of the manuscript should include only the title, author name(s) and affiliation(s), and the name, mailing address, phone and fax numbers of the author to whom correspondence should be directed. To permit objective reviews by two referees, the abstract and first page of the text should not reveal the author(s) and/or affiliation(s), but only the manuscript title.
For questions regarding reference format, refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Bibliographic Forms for Journal Articles. References used in the text should be identified by author name and publication date in parentheses, e.g., (Cleland & King, 1983), and listed alphabetically at the end of the manuscript. Page numbers should be cited for all quotations. Follow the format example shown below:
Baker, Bud. (1993). The project manager and the media: Some lessons from the stealth bomber program. Project Management Journal, 24 (3), 11?14.
Cleland, David I., & King, William R. (1983). Systems analysis and project management. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Hartley, John R. (1992). Concurrent engineering. Cambridge, MA: Productivity Press.
Footnotes should be numbered consecutively and listed at the end of the text as endnotes. Tables and figures should be titled, numbered in Arabic, and grouped at the end of the manuscript. Indicate their preferred location within the body of the text. All tables, figures, and other illustrations will be printed either 2-3/4, 4-1/8, 5-7/8, or 7-3/16 inches in width. In addition, upon acceptance of the manuscript for publishing, the author(s) will be asked to provide artwork in computer format (preferred formats are CorelDraw, Freelance Graphics, PowerPoint, Windows MetaFile-WMF, or Computer Graphics MetaFile-CGM). Contact Natasha.Pollard@pmi.org for further details.
Upon manuscript acceptance, the author(s) must provide these additional materials to Imagination Publishing: an electronic final version of manuscript (any major word processor, Microsoft Word preferred); a 100 words-or-less biographical sketch of each author; a black-and-white professional portrait-style photograph of each author; and a copyright agreement signed by author(s).
Contact Information
PMI® Publications Contact Information
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PMI HQ Publishing Staff
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Project Management Journal®
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PM Network®; PMI Today
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PMI HQ Contractors
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Manages PM Network and Editorial Staff
News Editor
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In charge of Stakeholders, In the Field and PM Products sections of PM Network; Receives Press Releases
Senior Art Director
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Manages Production of PM Network pages; Receives Ad Material
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PM Network
PM Network the award-winning monthly professional magazine, keeps the project management decision-maker abreast of the latest news of techniques and best practices.
See current issue online at the URL below for examples of articles.Some may be downloaded in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.
PM Network® Editorial Guidelines
PM Network® Author’s Guidelines/Style Sheet
MissionThe mission of PM Network is to advance the state of the art of the practice of project/program management by facilitating the exchange of information among professionals in the field of project and program management. PM Network is published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) to provide a voice for project management, thereby furthering the Institute’s mission and objectives.
PM Network seeks to publish original and useful articles dealing with the broad interests of the field of project management and to provide for free discussion of project management problems, solutions, applications, and opinion. The magazine provides readers with practical tools, techniques and information and serves as a forum for discussion of emerging trends and issues.
Content
PM Network articles cover industry applications that present details on projects such as how they were managed and lessons learned from the project team experience; state-of-the-art project management tools, techniques and practices; commentary on the industry and methods; software reviews; case studies; and organizational, legal and other practical issues in managing projects. PM Network also contains letters to the editor, product and industry news and surveys to keep the reader informed of new developments in the field of project management.
PM Network neither approves nor disapproves, nor does it guarantee the validity or accuracy of any data, claim, opinion, or conclusion presented in either editorial content or advertisements.
Submission of Articles
The editor and editorial team review submissions. Accepted manuscripts are subject to editorial changes. The author is solely responsible for all statements made in his or her work, including changes made. Submitted manuscripts are not returned to the author. PM Network has an editorial calendar that ensures key subjects are covered throughout the year, but articles on other topics are welcome. If you are interested in writing, please call Senior Editor Ross Foti at 773-252-3200, ext. 28, to discuss your idea. Authors who have been published previously in a professional magazine will be considered for pre-assignment to calendar topics. You should submit clips of your published work if you are interested in pre-assignment.
Authors must submit articles in electronic format, as a Microsoft Word document, along with a brief synopsis (abstract) or outline. Manuscripts must be in English. Foreign-language articles are welcome, but an exact English translation of all text and figures must accompany the document.
Artwork, including hard copy or electronic pictures scanned to 266 dpi (minimum), graphs and tables, is strongly encouraged. Electronic images should be either TIF or EPS format. Color pictures should be taken by a professional photographer, when possible, and should reflect optimum framing, clarity and depth of field. Close-ups and action shots are desirable.
All sources of information (artwork or otherwise) including full name, title (if applicable), address and phone number/Web page must be listed separately.
Articles may be sent to PMI Headquarters, Four Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, Pa. 19073-3299 USA, or e-mailed to editorial@pmi.org.
Writing Dos and Don'ts
All submissions are reviewed first and foremost based on content and relevance to the project management profession—but writers still are expected to meet journalistic standards. You may not be a professional writer, but following these simple dos and don’ts will help you get your message heard:
Do:
Think about who your target readers are. PM Network serves an itermediate/advanced audience of project management practitioners and senior executives who are reponsible for sponsoring project management initiatives. If your article is too "common sense" and/or basic, it would not make a good candidate for submision.
Write from an objective viewpoint. PM Network strives to include a complete picture—not just one person’s experience. If your article contains the word “I,” chances are you aren’t meeting this editorial requirement. Tell your story from the viewpoint of an impartial observer.
Interview multiple sources and quote other respected experts. Cite your sources by professional title, company and location. Avoid quoting publications—if it’s already appeared in print, readers probably have already seen it.
Base your article on hard facts. PM Network does not run opinion-based features. All best practices must be backed up with anecdotal information. Illustrate your lessons learned by telling a detailed story and sharing the metrics of your successes.
Include information that is current and timely. PM Network offers current trends and case studies as they evolve into the future. Data that was published five or 10 years ago may no longer be relevant for today—and chances are that readers have seen it before.
Write for an audience that is on-the-go. Be efficient and concise while providing the details that are important to the story. Emphasize the practical aspects of the article with specifics.
Do Not:
Submit a long bulleted list of subjective action items or a “reworked” presentation. Speeches generally don't make good articles because they are subjective. In addition, writers must pay attention to editorial flow and transitions—which presenters often abbreviate in a slide show.
Repackage press releases, "advertorial," or straight promotional copy as a feature article. Commercialism is strictly avoided. PM Network has product-related sections geared toward this type of news, and steers clear of advocating individual companies, products or services in features.
Rehash what has been said before. If you’ve seen information in print elsewhere, so have others. Write an article that you would like to read and learn more about.
Just scratch the surface. Cover your material in-depth. Don’t try to cover every aspect of a very broad topic. It’s much more interesting and useful to detail a smaller topic from as many angles and as deeply as possible.
ClearancesThe author is responsible for clearance from his/her organization as well as permission to reproduce any figure, table and text previously published by others. By submitting a manuscript, the author certifies that it is not under simultaneous consideration by any other publication; that neither the manuscript nor any portion of it is copyrighted; and that it has not been published elsewhere. Exceptions must be noted at the time of submission.
Accepted manuscripts become the property of PMI, which holds the copyright for materials that it publishes. Material published in PM Network may not be reprinted or published elsewhere, in whole or part, without written permission of PMI. Authors are required to sign a copyright release form following acceptance and before publication.
Length
The length of submissions should not exceed 2,000 words, exclusive of sidebars. The number of figures, graphs and tables should be the minimum necessary to adequately present and explain concepts.
Organization of Manuscript
The order of contents in a submission is title; deck/teaser; byline; main body with introduction and discussion points; author bio; sidebars (with headlines); graph or table information; and captions for suggested pictures.
Title—The title should be brief, explicit and descriptive. It should allow the reader to grasp the general nature of the work.
Deck/Teaser—The deck/teaser is a one-sentence article summary that entices the reader by offering insights to be gained in the article.
Byline—The byline includes the author’s full name, with middle initial. The only allowable title is PMP. Designations such as Dr., Mr., etc. will be removed.
Main Body—Paragraphs should clearly state an individual concept as concisely as possible. Use plain language when possible, avoiding technical terms when possible. Sections or paragraphs should use subheadings when needed, for easy reference. When long lists are required to explain a concept, bullets are preferred. All direct quotes must be referenced by speaker, company and location. Commercialism and subjective claims will be removed.
Author Biography—The author bio must contain the author’s full name, company, location and credentials related to the information presented.
Sidebars—Up to two Sidebars of 700 words or less may be used to illuminate another side of the main concept or tangential